This vibrantly pink watermelon, strawberry, and tomato gazpacho taste like summer in a bowl! It’s the perfect cold soup for a hot summer day.
Why this Recipe Works
- Quick & Easy! Combine all ingredients in a blender and you’re done.
- Recipe is versatile! Quantities can be halved or doubled. Herbs and spices can easily be swapped out.
- Balance of flavor! The pink peppercorns and vinegar round out the sweetness of the watermelon and strawberries.
- That vibrantly pink color!
What's Gazpacho?
Gazpacho is a classic Spanish-style cold soup made from tomatoes, other veggies and spices. Traditional ingredients include bread, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar and sat.
Let’s be clear: this is not a tradition gazpacho recipe.
The classic cucumber, bell pepper and onion is swapped out for watermelon, strawberries and chili.
How to Make this Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe
- Wash and cut your fruit and veggies.
- Puree all in a blender.
- All done! Add toppings (optional)
Topping Suggestions:
The skies the limit!
- cubed watermelon
- sliced strawberries
- other diced fruit
- corn
- cucumbers
- bell peppers
- tomatoes
- fesh herbs chives, basil, mint, parsley, and cilantro
- drizzle of olive oil and/or vinegar
- edible flowers
Topping with fruits, veggies, herbs and/or flowers adds a delicious crunch and can make the soup look extra fancy but go with whateva toppings ya like.
Cooks Tip
- When possible, buy local and organic fruits and veggies.
- For best flavor, use breads that aren’t too flavorful (no rye or sourdough). We want the bread to soften and blend completely into the soup. And only the ripest fruits.
- If you can’t find pink peppercorns, substitute with any color peppercorn (green or black). If no peppercorns can be found, sub in ground pepper.
- To make this gluten free, substitute white bread for its gluten free counterpart.
- Leftover gazpacho can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
More savory summer recipes featuring watermelon, strawberries or tomatoes? Check out:
- Watermelon & Feta Salad
- Strawberry Salsa
- Strawberry Burrata Panzanella with Basil and Little Gems
- Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
- Cherry Tomato Confit & Burrata Pasta
- Sumer Salad Ideas
- Tomato Galette
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Watermelon Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 2 lb ripe red tomatoes cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
- 1 lb watermelon seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups ripe strawberries coursely chopped
- 1 red jalapeno seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 ounces (about 2 slices) white sandwich, French, or Italian bread
crusts removed, torn into rough 1-inch pieces
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns
Topping Suggestions
- fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, diced watermelon, diced strawberries, flakey sea salt and pepper.
Instructions
- Prep fruits and veggies: coarsely chop tomatoes, watermelon, strawberries, jalapeno and garlic.
- Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a blender. Start blending, and slowly stream in olive oil while blending. Blend for 2-3 minutes, while adding in the olive oil in a slow stream, until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and season with extra salt, pepper, lime juice and vinegar if needed.
- Cover and refridgerate for at least 2 hours, to chill completely.
- Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.
Notes
- When possible, buy local and organic fruits and veggies.
- For best flavor, use breads that aren’t too flavorful (no rye or sourdough). We want the bread to soften and blend completely into the soup. And only the ripest fruits.
- If you can’t find pink peppercorns, substitute with any color peppercorn (green or black). If no peppercorns can be found, sub in ground pepper.
- To make this gluten free, substitute white bread for its gluten free counterpart.
- Leftover gazpacho can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
This gazpacho is gorgeous, and I love your photos! I never would have thought to pair watermelon, tomatoes and strawberries together in this way but I bet the sweet and savoury and hint of spicy really works!
Thanks so much for the sweet feedback Leanne and yes exactly! The combo absolutely works and is so refreshingly delicious to eat during the warm months!
GOALS. This looks so freaking gorgeous! My husband and I have loved gazpacho ever since we first tried it at Le Pain Quotidian in NYC of all places lol. Definitely going to try making this one at home!
Yes please do make it Jordan! It's so super easy and delicious and pretty too! Would love to hear whatcha think of it after :)!
Oh wow, this watermelon gazpacho looks so beautiful and sounds so refreshing. I love watermelon during summertime when the weather is hot and this watermelon gazpacho recipe is something I need to try. Literally take your watermelon to another level!
Yessss! Do take your watermelon to the next level with this recipe! Thanks so much for the super sweet feedback Linda... I really appreciate it :)!
Wow what a beautiful gazpacho !! I love a nice refreshing gazpacho in the summer and yours isn't only beautiful it sounds delicious . Such a great combination of sweet fruit , savory tomatoes and garlic, then the pop from the jalapeno . I am pinning this to my summer to try board..Love Love love this recipe.
So super stoked to heat that Debbie! Yes I love mixing the savory with the sweet and spicy... so many delicious flavors all together. Hope ya love it :)!
This looks amazing and I'm loving these pictures!! Full of antioxidants! Love it!
Thank ya so much Amanda! Delicious, nutritious and so fun to decorate the gazpacho too! It's like edible art :).
First of all... THIS LOOKS SO STUNNING!!!! I can't even! <3 Also, I never had fruity gazpacho, so obviously, I'm doing everything wrong with my life ahah I'm making this tomorrow as I still have tons of watermelon left - soon excited! Thanks!
So super stoked to hear that Aline!!! What did ya think of it? Hope ya loved it! And thanks so much for the kind words :)!
Wow! I am blown away by how pretty this soup is! This watermelon gazpacho really checks all the boxes on flavor and I absolutely love the jalapenos in this.
Thanks so much for the super sweet feedback Jenni! I really appreciate it! And I love making my soups pretty too :).
I would love some watermelon gazpacho. We are big fans of watermelon and literally feast on it. Definitely making it for my kids.
Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback Gunjan! And please let me know what your kids think of it... I'd absolutely love to hear :)!
It’s disappointing to see so many high star reviews by people that are simply looking at a photo. I was looking for actual reviews on the flavor.
Hi Eli and I'm sorry to hear that. Anyone is welcome to leave a comment on my blog weather it's regarding flavor or the images. Feel free to leave reviews on the flavor. Thank ya :)!
Hey there! Thanks for the recipe. I followed the instructions but mine turned out more orange than the beautiful pink that’s pictured here. Any ideas on what I did wrong? I thought the flavor was surprisingly good, though I might go a little lighter on the vinegar if I make it again.
Hi! How red was the watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes and jalapeno you began with? I started with a deep red melon and strawberries but there's a big range in their flesh color that will change the soup hue. Lemme know and we'll figure it out :). Thanks so much for sharing and sorry for the delay!